Lactulose Prescribing at THE SUMMERHILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
921
Total Quantity
563.6K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+179.8%
THE SUMMERHILL SURGERY prescribed 921 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,292 to the NHS. This is 179.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 921 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 563,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,292 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 921 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +179.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.